Coffee with Creatives - April 28, 2025
Coffee with Creatives - April 28, 2025
Featuring
Rebecca Bertoldi of My Local Marketing Shop & 222 Marketing
Heidi Gruss of Heidi Gruss LPC
EPISODE RECAP
Coffee with Creatives: Navigating Creativity, Emotional Bandwidth, and Self-Trust
Welcome to Coffee with Creatives, your regular infusion of inspiration, practicality, and community in the artistic and entrepreneurial world. I'm your host, Rebecca Bertoldi, your reliable companion in marketing and creative empowerment. Grab your favorite mug because today, we're diving deep into the often unspoken blocks that hinder our creative flow and exploring powerful strategies to unlock our inner potential.
A Moment of Remembrance and Support
Before we delve into our main discussion, I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge our dear friend Tara, who is grieving the loss of her father. It’s a stark reminder of how life’s unpredictabilities touch us all. Therefore, if you have a moment, please send her your love and support. Our community thrives on empathy and connection, so let’s uplift those who need it most.
New Beginnings: Website Launch and Contests
Exciting news, creatives! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new website dedicated entirely to Coffee with Creatives. This centralized hub will house all past episodes, making it easier than ever for you to catch up on inspiring discussions and find that creative spark when you need it. Moreover, we are introducing monthly contests where you can win exciting prizes and experiences around the region. Stay tuned for more details as we roll out these fantastic opportunities.
Welcoming Our Guest: A Conversation with Heidi
This morning, we have the pleasure of chatting with Heidi, a licensed psychotherapist and coach who specializes in helping creatives reclaim their personal power and navigate the emotional challenges of creativity. Let's dive into our conversation about self-trust and emotional bandwidth as cornerstones of success.
Understanding Creative Blocks
Heidi shared an eye-opening perspective on creative blocks, challenging the popular notion that these blocks stem from a lack of inspiration. "I don't believe that the creative blocks that people experience are really because they're uninspired or because they don't have anything to say," she asserts. Instead, these blocks often arise from giving away our personal power, waiting for external permission to express our authentic voices.
"Trusting yourself is about having the courage to express what others might not say—creating spaces for your ideal clients and saying things that move people forward."
The Triad of Creativity: Speed, Originality, and Emotional Bandwidth
Heidi emphasizes that true creativity flourishes when we have self-trust, which allows us to:
Act with Speed: By trusting ourselves, we bypass overthinking and analysis paralysis, giving room for swift decision-making and action.
Embrace Originality: Our voice is unique, and comparison only dilutes its power. Trusting ourselves means expressing ideas in our distinctive voice.
Maintain Emotional Bandwidth: Emotional resilience helps us continue despite challenges or criticism. When negative feedback hits, self-trust shields us from invalidation.
Navigating Trust and Relationships
Our personal experiences can deeply impact our self-trust. Heidi reflects on instances where personal life challenges affected her business decisions, a narrative many of us might find resonating. "Did you really not know what was happening, or did you just not listen?" Heidi asks, bringing attention to the whispers of intuition often drowned by self-doubt or external voices.
Reconnecting with Personal Power
Heidi introduces the idea of emotional bandwidth as a currency. Just as we manage our finances, we should curate our emotional bandwidth wisely, ensuring we're not depleting it on insignificant matters.
Tools to Build Emotional Bandwidth
Self-Affirmations: Reinforce what you are capable of becoming by speaking positively to yourself. Even when affirmations feel inauthentic initially, consistency changes mindsets over time.
Rewriting Stories: Transform limiting beliefs by revisiting and rewriting them into supportive narratives that empower future actions.
Daily Mindfulness Practices: These can include meditation, acknowledging gratitude, and envisioning your goals and values each morning.
"The magic is in your feelings. It's not solely about knowing—it's about deeply feeling, embodying, and trusting that."
Balancing Logic and Emotion
Heidi advises that while many operate through logic, making room for emotions is crucial. Both logic and emotion are valuable, and embracing both can lead to a fuller, more embodied decision-making process.
Event Spotlight: Unveiling Your Inner Icon
In light of this profound conversation, Heidi invites us to her empowering event titled "Unveiling Your Inner Icon." This immersive workshop aims to help women cultivate luxury in daily routines, fostering a deep sense of self-trust. It's an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and bolster your journey towards personal and professional growth.
Upcoming Local Events
Heidi also shares about the Southeastern Connecticut Women's Network mini-golf fundraising event dedicated to supporting scholarships for women pursuing further education—an event blending community, philanthropy, and a touch of competitive fun.
Conclusion: Embrace Your Inner Icon
As we wrap up today's enlightening episode, remember that trusting yourself, embracing your originality, and maintaining emotional bandwidth are not just aspects of creative living—they're fundamental to building a meaningful legacy. Whether you're joining Heidi’s workshop or starting with small daily practices, commit to nurturing your inner creativity and power.
Keep the conversation going by sharing your thoughts or connecting directly with Heidi at HeyHeidiG.com. Together, we can continue fostering a vibrant community of empowered and creative individuals.
"Put your power in your position. Trust yourself, act with originality, and share your unique voice with the world."
Thank you for joining us today on Coffee with Creatives. Let's keep this journey transformative and full of inspiration. Until next time, be kind, practice empathy, and let your creativity shine.
